Agri-Fab 45-03051 Owner’s Manual

Agri-Fab ®

OWNERS

MANUAL

Model No.

45-03051

CAUTION"

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

63" FINISH CUT

TRAILMOWER

NOTE: Your mower deck will require a 12 volt battery to operate. This

battery is NOT included with the deck but must be purchased separately. Any 12 volt tractor battery with about 230 cold cranking amps. will

operate the machine.

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................ 3-4

SAFETY AND OPERATION DECALS .......... 5-6

PARTS BAG CONTENTS ................................. 7

ASSEMBLY ................................................. 8-11

OPERATION .............................................. 12-17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............ 18-21

STORAGE ....................................................... 22

WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................... 23

REPAIR PARTS ........................................ 24-30

PARTS ORDERING ....................... BACK PAGE

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Tow Behind Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING

OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.

GENERAL OPERATION|,

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on

the machine before starting.

• Reed this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar with the

controlsand know how to operate your mower properly.

o Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions,

to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do notmow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always lock down and behind before and while becking.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do notoperate the mower without the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades,

and stop engine.

• Turn off blades when not mowing. e Mowonly in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Usa extra care when loading or unloading the machine intoa trailer

or truck.

• Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when notin drivers

seat.

• Disengage power to mower, stop engine when transporting or not in

Use.

• Exercise special cars when mowing around fixed objects in orderto prevent the blades from striking them. Never deliberately run

tractor or mower onto or over any foreignobject.

• Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual.

• Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Always have damage repaired before using your mower.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while usingyour mower.

. Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barsfcot orwearing

open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good tractionwhen mowing.

• Always make cutting height adjustments before startingyour mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.

• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you.

• Do notput hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of

the discharge opening at all times.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and allmoving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it

away from the spark plugto prevent accidental starting..

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive

vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine, safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required.

• Never operate yourmower without proper guards, plates, or other

safety devices in place.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents,

which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra

caution. If you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you willnot have to stopor shift while onthe slope.

• Followthe manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or

counterweights to improve stability.

• Keep all movement onthe slopes slow and gradual. Do not make

sudden changes in speed or dirsction,

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower

could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing

activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children outof the mowing area and under the watchful care

of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injuredor

interfere with safe machine operation,

• Never allow childrento operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

-- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running,

Allowengine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

-- Never refuel the machine indoors.

-- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there

is an open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and belts, especially blade attachment nuts, tight and

keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regulady.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oilor fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear

gloves, and usa extra caution when servicing thom.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It

means CAUTIONI!! BECOME ALERTII! YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order

to prevent accidental starting when

setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS

Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number. See back cover.

HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER

STOPPING

• Move mower blade clutchlever to "DISENGAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

STARTING

CAUTION

• READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN OWNERS MANUAL

• Move mower blade clutchlever to "DISENGAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to the choke position for cold engine starts.

• Turn ignition key clockwise to "START' position and release key as soon as engine starts.

• When engine starts, slowly move throttle control to

"FAST" position.

• Allow engine to warm up.

USE

• Sit on tractor seat.

• Move mower blade clutch lever to "ENGAGED"

position.

• Operate tractor at medium ground speed. (3-4 MPH)

TRANSPORTING

• Shut off engine.

• Place mower deck inthe highest position directly

behind tractor.

• KNOW HOW TO OPERATE BOTH THE VEHICLE AND THE MOWER ATTACHMENT

• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE

EQUIPMENT

• DO NOT LEAVE MOWER RUNNING WITH UNIT

UNATTENDED

• KEEP ALL SAFETY FEATURES IN PLACE AND

OPERATING

• AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PART. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADES STOP ENGINE BEFORE FUELING,ADJUSTING

OR INSPECTING. DO NOT ADD FUEL TO AN ENGINE THAT IS RUNNING OR HOT

HA24431

ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS.

KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.

KEEP HANDS AND FEET

FROM UNDER MOWER.

HA12314 DANGER ROTATING BLADES DECAL

DANGER

HA12315 DANGER DECAL

SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS

Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number. See back cover.

S BLADES BLADES

ENGAGED DISENGAGED

BLADE CLUTCH LEVER

HA23265 CLUTCH LEVER OPERATION DECAL

THRO_LE _

CHOKE

49" OFFSET

LATCH

FRONTQUADRANT

REAR QUADRANT

HA23812

STRAIGHT

20" OFFSET

LATCH

HA23820

TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT

This tow behind mower has been designed to run offset from the center of the tow vehicle to give additional cutting width,

• The adjustable tow hitch of this mower can be set in four positions, straight, approximately 20" offset, 36" offset, and 49" offset to either side.

• We recommend when cutting with a tow vehicle all ready equipped with a 46", or 50"

mower that the 49" offset be used, When

cutting with a tow vehicle all ready equipped with a 36", 38", 40" or 42" mower, the 36" offset

be used, When cuffing heavier grass or when conditions warrant the mower can be adjusted to the 20" offset position.

If tow vehicle is not equipped with a mid

mount mower the hitch can be adjusted to a

straight position, but we recommend using the

49" OFFSET

offset position to eliminate grass being

crushed down by the tow vehicle,

TO ADJUST THE OFFSET HITCH

• Pull back the pivot latch from the notch of the front quadrant. Adlust the hitch tube to the

desired offset and release the pivot latch into the notch of the quadrant.

• Pull back the pivot latch from the notch of the rear quadrant. Adjust the hitch tube to the corresponding notch of the front quadrant and

release the pivot latch into the notch,

IMPORTANT: The hgch tube must be assembled to the same offset notch }n both the

front and rear quadrants.

SLOW

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

• To adjust the mower cutting height remove hair cotter pin from IDeating pin

• Apply liftpressure to height adiustment

lift lever,

• Remove the locating pin from the height

adjustment strap.

• Move height adjustment strap up or down to align it with the desired hole in the height adjustment strap

• Reassembte tocating pin to the height of adjustment strap and secure with hair cotter pin.

• Make sure that both side height adjustment straps are adiusted to the same height,

TOW BAR ADJUSTMENT

LOCATING

TOWBAR

LIFT LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

STRAP

FRONT TO BACK RAKE ADJUSTMENT

TO obtain the best cutting results and reduce engine _oad, the mower housing sbou_d be adjusted

so that the front is approximately 1/2 to 1" lower than the rear, To check front to back adjustment,

measure from the bottm edge of the deck to the ground at both front and rear of the deck.

TO ADJUST MOWER FROM FRONT TO BACK

• Remove two hair cotter pins from two clevis pins in the tow bar a_djustment

• Remove two clevis pins from tow bar adjustment

• Raise or lower the tow bar to obtain the proper front to back adjustment.

• Reassemble two clevis pins to tow bar adjustment and secure with two hair cotter pir_s.

T_ CUTTtNG MOWER \

HEIGHT BLADE

GROUND LEVEL

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG

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KEY

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DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 2-3/4" Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 2-1/2" Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 3/4" Screw, Pan Head #10-24 x 1/2"

Screw, Self Tapping #10-16 x 1/2" Nut, Hex Lock 3/8"

Nut, Hex Lock 1/4" Nut, Hex with Washer Nut, Hex #10-24 Lock Washer, #10

KEY QTY.

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DESCRIPTION

Flat Washer, 3/8" Battery Hold Down Strap

"S" Hook Cable Clip

Key Switch Cover

Switch Nut Switch

Throttle Control Knob

ASSEMBLY

REMOVING UNIT FROM CRATE

• Remove top boards.

• Cut wire tie&

• Remove Hitch Assembly.

• Remove front of crate.

• Roll mower forward out of crate.

CAUTION

Before starting to assemble mower, remove spark plug wire from plug of mower engine.

OPERATOR ORIENTATION

When right and left are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel).

CONTENTS OF CRATE

• Mower Deck

• Tow Bar Hitch

• Owner's Manual

• Parts Bag (Found inside Battery Box.)

• Your Mower Deck will require a 12 volt battery to

operate. This battery is NOT included with the deck but must be purchased separately. Any 12 volt

tractor battery with about 230 cold cranking amps will operate the machine.

ENGINE OIL

Very Important:

Engine must be filled with oil before operation. See Oil & Fuel Recommendations in Engine Owner's Manual for

correct filling instructions and oil fill capacity.

INSTALL TOW BAR HITCH TO REAR QUADRANT

• Slide tube of Tow Bar Hitch into rear quadrant and

align holes. (See Fig. !)

• Insert a 3/8 x 2 3/4 Hex Bolt through rear hole of quadrant and tube.

• Secure Bolt, hand tighten only with a 3/8 Lock Nut.

• Assemble 3/8 Flat Washer onto 3/8 x 2 3/4 Bolt.

• Insert the Bolt through quadrant slot, through Tow Bar Tube and slot in Lower Plate.

• Secure Bolt, hand tighten only with one 3/8 Flat Washer and 3/8 Lock Nut.

• Tighten Lock Nuts down tight on both Bolts.

• Back Nut off 1/4 turn to allow Tube to pivot freely.

• Tow Bar Tube must pivot freely when latch is pulled

from notch in rear quadrant.

INSTALL WIRE HARNESS, THROTTLE CABLE AND CLUTCH CABLE TO TOW BAR

• Cut plastic tie then remove Wire Harness, Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable from bag and from around

engine. (See Fig. 1)

• Lay Wire Harness along the right side of the Tow Bar Tube.

• Assemble three 1/2 inch Cable Clips onto wire Harness.

• Lay the Throttle Cable along the left side of the Tow Bar Tube.

• Assemble three 1/2 inch Cable Clips on to Throttle Cable

• Lay the Clutch Cable along the left side of the Tow Bar Tube.

• Insert the Clutch Cable into the two 1/2 inch Cable Clips toward the hitch with the Throttle Cable.

• Place 1/2 inch Cable Clips of one side on top of 1/2 inch Cable Clips on other side.

• Align holes of Cable Clips with three holes in Tow Bar Tube and secure with three #10 Self-Tapping Screws.

• Keep all three cables on top of Tow Bar Tube and tuck Clutch Cable through slot at bottom of Control

Panel.

INSTALL CLUTCH CABLE TO CLUTCH

LEVER

• Remove outer 5/16 Nut from end of Clutch Cable Housing. (See Fig. 1)

• Turn inner 5!16 Nut to bottom of thread.

• insert Cable and outer 5/16 Nut through slotted hole in Cable Guide of Hitch Assembly. The outer 5/16

Nut must be cocked sideways to insert through slotted hole of Cable Guide.

• Reinstall outer 5/16 Nut to the cable housing to secure Cable Harness to Cable Guide.

• Install Mounting Anchor of Clutch Cable to Clutch Lever using 1/4-20 x 3/4 Hex Bolt and 1/4-20 Lock

Nut. Tighten 1/4-20 Lock Nut securely and then loosen approximately two turns to allow Mounting

Anchor to pivot freely on bolt.

INSTALL THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE

TO THE CONTROL PANEL.

• Place Throttle Control Handle inside Control Panel with the handle through the slot on the left side.

• Secure the Throttle Control Handle with two #10 x

1/2 Pan Head Screws, two #10 Lock Washers and

two #10 Nuts.

• Assemble Throttle Control Knob onto top of Handle

and push down on it to secure

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL STARTER SWITCH TO THE CONTROL PANEL

• Install Connector of Wire Harness to Starter Switch.

• Insert Starter Switch into hole of Control Panel.

• Secure Starter Switch with Switch Nut (plastic) and Rubber Cover.

#10

_I" 1/2 INCH CABLE CLIPS

HARNESS

CABLE

(TWO FRONT CLIPS ONLY)

3/8 X 2-1/2 HEX BOLT

3/8 LOCK

3/8 X 2-3/4 HEX BOLT

MOUNTING ANCHOF

CLUTCH

FIG. 1

MOWER CONTROL PAN

UT(PLASTIC)

/ RUBBER COVER X STARTER SWITCH

_ _ "" _ "_'_#10 NUT

_ #10 LOCK WASHER .-. _ I- /

\ PAN HEAD SCREW HANDLE ,

CABLE GUIDE /

INNER 5116 NL

OUTER

-IROTTLE CONTROL

t ' 114 X 3/4

HITCH

LOCK NUT

THROTTLE CONTROL_

ASSEMBLY

CHECKING CLUTCHING V-BELT TENSION

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Remove left side panel from Engine Mounting Plate.

• Place the Mower Blade Clutch Lever in the "ENGAGED" position.

• Check spring tension. (See Fig. 2)

• Tension is correct if there is a 5/8 to 7/8 inch gap between the spring clip and the trunnion of the spring rod.

• If gap is not 5/8 to 7/8 inch, an adjustment will be required.

ADJUSTING CLUTCHING V-BELT TENSION

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LOOSEN TIGHTEN INNER NUT OUTER NUT

FIG. 2A

TO INCREASE CLUTCHING V-BELT TENStON:

• Place Mower Blade Clutch Lever in the "DISENGAGED" position.

• Loosen the Outer Nut of the Clutch Cable. (See Fig. 2A)

• Tighten the Inner Nut to increase spring tension.

CLUTCH

NOTE: For every 1/8 inch of adjustment made to the

Cable you will increase the gap between the Ring Clip and the Trunnion by 1/8 inch.

INDLE DRIVE

V-BELT

FIG. 2

V-BELT

1/16" TYPICAL

4 PLACES

BELT GUIDE

TYPICAL 4 PLACES

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